Neal Bascomb crea narrativas convincentes de coraje y logro, dando vida a momentos históricos aventureros e inspiradores. Sus obras de no ficción, meticulosamente investigadas y vívidamente contadas, revelan las historias de individuos que desafiaron las probabilidades. La prosa de Bascomb se caracteriza por su inquebrantable atención al detalle y su capacidad para sumergir al lector en el corazón de la acción. Su escritura se centra en hazañas humanas extraordinarias, mostrando el espíritu indomable y el poder de la determinación.
Hubo un tiempo no muy lejano en el que se creía que correr una milla en menos de cuatro minutos estaba más allá de los límites del ser humano y, en el mundo del deporte, lograrlo se consideraba una gesta sin parangón. En 1952, tres hombres en tres continentes distintos —Europa, Australia y América— se empeñaron en conseguir lo imposible. La milla perfecta es un clásico de la literatura deportiva que captura todo el drama humano y el espíritu de competición de este acontecimiento legendario.
How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi
The narrative chronicles the intense global manhunt for Adolf Eichmann, the SS officer instrumental in the Holocaust. It details the efforts of Israeli agents and their allies as they track him down in Argentina, revealing the complexities of justice, morality, and the aftermath of war. The book combines historical events with personal stories, shedding light on the challenges faced in bringing a notorious war criminal to justice.
A pulse-quickening story that alternates between the opulent court of Nicholas II and the razor's-edge tension aboard the Russian Navy ship Potemkin, Red Mutiny is a tale threaded with terrific adventure, epic naval battles, bloodlust, and a rallying cry to freedom that would steer the course of the 20th century. Unabridged. 11 CDs.
The thrilling story of how SOE-trained commandos destroyed the Nazis' nuclear- weapons programme in one of the most daring - and successful - raids of World War II.
The book explores a captivating narrative that delves into themes of identity, friendship, and resilience. Set against a richly developed backdrop, it follows the journey of its protagonist as they navigate personal challenges and societal expectations. The story is infused with emotional depth and vivid imagery, making it a compelling read for those seeking both adventure and introspection. With its unique characters and thought-provoking plot, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and connections.
For fans of The Boys in the Boat and In the Garden of Beasts, a pulse-pounding tale of triumph by an improbable team of upstarts over Hitler's fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, three unlikely heroes--a driver banned from the best European teams because of his Jewish heritage, the owner of a faltering automaker company, and the adventurous daughter of an American multimillionaire--banded together to challenge Hitler's dominance at the Grand Prix, the apex of motorsport. Bringing to life this glamorous era and the sport that defined it, Faster chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history's darkest hour.
The narrative centers on a daring escape from Holzminden, Germany's infamous prison camp during World War I, where a group of Allied POWs devises a plan to break free. Their journey highlights themes of bravery, camaraderie, and resilience in the face of adversity, showcasing the lengths to which individuals will go for freedom.
Based on the adult bestseller "Hunting Eichmann" and illustrated with powerful photos throughout, this account of the search for a Nazi criminal led by Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal is a can't-miss work of narrative nonfiction.
A history of the competitive construction of The Chrysler Building, the Manhattan Company Building, and the Empire State Building describes the fierce rivalries of their architects and the individuals who supported or thwarted their efforts, including Al Smith and Franklin Roosevelt. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile. There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport.